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Admissions Prerequisites for USC Students Special Instructions for Non-USC students
Prerequisites for USC StudentsMarine Population Dynamics – Spring Semester
The Microbial Earth – Fall Semester
We also encourage you to speak with your advisor and consult the USC Course Catalogue for more information. Important Dates and DeadlinesFall 2008 Dates The following are important dates and deadlines for the Fall (August through December 2008) Catalina Semester. If you have ANY questions, please contact our office at (213) 740-6780 or send questions to catsem@usc.edu. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. All applications due by April 27. Late applications may be considered if space is available. April 27 Applications Due for Catalina Fall semester August 18-22 Open registration August 25 Semester begins: All students to Catalina/ Orientation August 26 BISC 431L Aquatic Microbiology - begins September 1 Labor Day holiday September 19 BISC 431L Aquatic Microbiology - ends September 22 BISC 455L Molecular Approaches to Microbial Diversity - begins October 17 BISC 455L Molecular Approaches to Microbial Diversity - ends October 20 BISC 474L Ecosystem Function & Earth Systems - begins November 14 BISC 474L Ecosystem Function & Earth Systems - ends November 17 BISC 490 Independent Directed Research begins November 27-28 Thanksgiving holiday December 15 Catalina Student Research Symposium Presentations December 17 Students depart island December 18 Winter Recess Begins
Applications: Sign me up!Ready for the semester of your life? Here's how to make it happen!
Application materials for Fall Catalina Semester are due April 27, 2008. There are several ways to transmit your completed application materials to the USC Wrigley Institute: EMAIL: Please email application materials to catsem@usc.edu. MAIL: Send your application via U.S. Mail to: USC Wrigley InstituteIf you're sending an application via Express Mail, please send it to: USC Wrigley InstituteFAX: Fax your application to the USC Wrigley Institute, ATTN: Catalina Semester, (213) 740-6720. DROP IT OFF! We welcome you to drop your application materials off in our USC office. We're located in room 410 in the Allan Hancock Foundation building. Click here for directions to our office. If you have any problems or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via email, catsem@usc.edu, or call (213) 740-6780. We're here to help!
Special Instructions for Non-USC studentsNot a USC student? Not to worry! The USC Catalina Semester is available to all qualified junior and senior status students from all accredited colleges and universities. We're here to help! Your first step is to discuss the Catalina Semester with your academic advisor. We encourage you to visit the web pages together and become familiar with the program. If either you or your advisor have any content-specific questions on the courses, please contact the instructor listed in the course description. Once you are accepted into the program, we will assist you with travel information. Students need to be in Los Angeles by the morning of January 9, 2006. Before departing for Catalina, you must fill out a form called "Permit to Register". It's a simple form, but MUST be filled out in person at the USC Registration Office. You can view a sample form here (PDF format). After completing this form, you will be required to pay USC Tuition. That's it! You're done!
Tuition and FeesUSC Tuition: The estimated USC tuition for Spring 2008 is $17,606. Wrigley Marine Science Center Room and Board: $3,800 (payable in installments, if desired) Lab fees: $200 per Biology course. ESTIMATED book costs: Fall Semester $175 Additional Expenses:
CreditAll courses taught during the Catalina Semester are worth 4 units each. Non-USC students are encouraged to meet with their advisors to explore transfer credit.
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